Matt Vogel
Born: 1970-10-06 in Kansas City, Kansas, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Matthew J Vogel II (born October 6, 1970) has been a Muppet performer for the Jim Henson Company since the 1990s. On Sesame Street, Vogel served as the assistant puppeteer for Ernie, performing either one or both hands while Steve Whitmire performed the head and vocal. Eventually, Vogel's ability to mimic the sound and performance of Caroll Spinney's Big Bird was put to use. As of 2006, Vogel's primary performances as Big Bird are the "Journey to Ernie" segments. He's also taken over Jerry Nelson's characters, by the recommendation of Nelson himself. Vogel is, as of 2008, the voice of Floyd Pepper, Lew Zealand, Crazy Harry, Robin the Frog, & Camilla the Chicken. He has also taken over the puppetry of Jerry's most famous character, Count von Count, but Jerry is still providing the voice. Vogel performed the muppets that were used in Kenneth the Page's view of the world in the 30 Rock episode, "Apollo, Apollo." Description above from the Wikipedia article Matt Vogel (puppeteer), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
2026
- The Muppet Show as Kermit the Frog / Sgt. Floyd Pepper (voice)
2025
- Elmo and Mark Rober's Merry Giftmas as Big Bird
2024
- Jim Henson Idea Man as Self (archive footage)
- Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School as Big Bird
- Happy Birthday Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog (voice)
2023
- The Muppets Mayhem as Floyd Pepper (voice)
- Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong as Kermit (voice)
- Oscar's Handmade Halloween as Puppet Captain
2022
- Michael Bublé's Christmas in the City as Kermit the Frog
- Best in Snow as Kermit the Frog (voice)
- Sesame Street: The Nutcracker as Big Bird / The Count (voice)
2021
- Muppets Haunted Mansion as Kermit / Uncle Deadly / Floyd / Sweetums / Pops
- Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy as Big Bird (voice)
- Dear Earth as Kermit / Floyd Pepper (voice)
- This Is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular as Kermit the Frog (voice)
- Sesame Street: See Us Coming Together as Big Bird
2020
- Muppets Now as Uncle Deadly (voice)
- The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II as The Muppets Puppeteer
- Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate as Big Bird / Count von Count (voice)
- Sesame Street Elmo's Playdate: Scavenger Hunt
- A Swingin' Sesame Street Celebration as Big Bird / Count von Count / Mr. Johnson (voice)
2019
- Amphibia as Crumpet (voice)
- The Masked Singer as Kermit the Frog (voice)
- Muppet Babies: Play Date as Kermit
- Helpsters ... (Director)
- Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration as Big Bird / The Count / Kermit the Frog / Biff / ... (voice)
- Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting ... (Director)
2018
- Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity as Kermit the Frog/Floyd Pepper/Camilla the Chicken (voice)
- When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special as Wish Pickle / Mr. Johnson / Big Bird / The Count
- The Muppets Take The O2 as Kermit the Frog / Uncle Deadly / Sgt. Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Julius Strangepork / Sweetums / Himself (voice)
2017
- Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase as Big Bird
- Sesame Street: Trick or Treat on Sesame Street
- A Very Pentatonix Christmas as Kermit the Frog - Constantine (voice)
2016
- Alice Through the Looking Glass as Wilkins (voice)
- Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas as Count von Count / Constable (voice)
2015
- The Muppets as Floyd Pepper / Uncle Deadly / Sweetums (voice)
- Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!
- I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story as Self
- Keep Christmas With You as Big Bird / The Count
2014
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver as Kermit the Frog (voice)
- 22 Jump Street as Sgt. Wyatt (uncredited)
- Muppets Most Wanted as Constantine / Floyd Pepper / Sweetums / Pops / Robin / Lew Zealand / Crazy Harry / 80's Robot / Camilla / Uncle Deadly (voice)
2013
- The Last Leg as Kermit the Frog (voice)
- Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular as Floyd Pepper, Lew Zealand, Camilla the Chicken (voice)
- Food Fight! | Muppisode as Sweetums
2011
- The Muppets as Pepper / Camilla / Sweetums / Robot / Deadly / Harry (voice)
- Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures
- Sesame Street: Elmo's Shape Adventure as Rectangle (voice)
2009
2008
- Studio DC: Almost Live as Camilla the Chicken, Lew Zealand, Crazy Harry, Robin the Frog, Floyd Pepper (voice)
- A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa as Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Crazy Harry / Robin the Frog / Son Pigeon / Additional Muppets (voice)
- The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live as Camilla the Chicken (voice)
- The Muppets: Classical Chicken as Camila the Chicken
- Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame: Let's Play Games
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation as Big Bird (assistant)
- Sesame Street: Love the Earth! as Additional Muppet Performer
2007
- Elmo's Christmas Countdown as Stiller the Elf
- Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs as Elmer (performer)
2006
- 30 Rock as Puppeteer
- A Sesame Street Christmas Carol as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time as Additional Muppet Performer
- Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together as Big Bird
2004
- Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? as Additional Muppet Performer
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On! as Big Bird
- Murder, He Squeaked as Sparky (voice)
2003
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Kermit the Frog (voice)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo!
2002
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo! as Additional Muppet Performer
2001
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West! as Additional Muppet Performer
- Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf as (voice)
2000
1999
- The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland as Big Bird / Ernie (assistant) (uncredited) / Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
- CinderElmo as Muppet Performer (voice)
- The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play as brown Grouch/blue Pestie
1996
- Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas as Elf (voice)
1995
- The Puzzle Place as Skye Nakaiye / Nuzzle (voice)
1975
- Saturday Night Live as Muppeteer (uncredited)